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Privacy Policy – Phoenix First Aid

Last updated: November 2025

Phoenix First Aid (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all Scottish/UK privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use it
  • How we store and protect it
  • Your rights under GDPR
  • How to contact us
  • By using our website, booking a course, or contacting us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


1. Who We Are

Phoenix First Aid
Dundee, Scotland
DD1
Tel: 07554 604243
Email: info@phoenixfirst-aid.co.uk

Phoenix First Aid is the Data Controller for all information collected via our website and training systems.



2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Information you provide directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Training course bookings

Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers — we do NOT store card details)

Any information submitted through website forms, contact pages, or email

Information collected automatically

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Pages visited

Time spent on website

Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies and analytics cookies to improve the website.
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.



3. Use of Google Maps

Our website uses Google Maps to show our training locations.
By using our site, you acknowledge that:

Google may collect your IP address

Google may set cookies

Google may process data according to its own Privacy Policy

For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Using Google Maps is optional — you can choose not to view the embedded map.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries

Process bookings and payments

Register you for training courses

Issue certificates

Send course information, updates, or reminders

Improve our website and customer experience

Meet legal or insurance obligations

We will never sell or share your data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.


5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

Contract

To deliver training services and issue certificates.

Consent

For optional marketing emails or newsletter registrations.

Legitimate Interests

For internal record-keeping, customer service, and website improvement.

Legal Obligation

For accounting, tax, or insurance requirements.


6. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We store your information securely using:

Encrypted devices

Password-protected systems

Secure booking platforms

Secure email systems

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

Training records & certificates: up to 6 years

Booking information: up to 6 years

Emails and contact form messages: up to 2 years

Cookies: duration depends on your browser settings



7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data only with:

Accrediting bodies (if required for certification)

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, or similar)

Email/hosting providers

IT/security providers

Emergency services (only if required by law or safety reasons)

We do not sell or share data with third parties for marketing.



8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

✔ Request a copy of the data we hold
✔ Request corrections to inaccurate data
✔ Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
✔ Restrict or object to processing
✔ Withdraw consent at any time
✔ Request data portability
✔ Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can exercise any of these rights by emailing:
info@phoenixfirst-aid.co.uk



9. Marketing Emails

We may send occasional updates or course reminders only if you have opted-in.
You can unsubscribe at any time.



10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., Google, booking systems, payment providers).
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.


12. Contact Us

For any questions or data requests, contact:

Phoenix First Aid
Email: info@phoenixfirst-aid.co.uk
Tel: 07554 604243
Dundee, Scotland, DD1